Est. 2019 • Tonkolili District, Sierra Leone

Empowering Communities Through Equality

SEPE is dedicated to bridging the gap between community needs and sustainable development across Sierra Leone.

Our Programs Support Us

2019 Year Founded

2000+ Direct Beneficiaries

10+ Development Projects

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About SEPE

Sierra Empowerment Platform for Equality (SEPE) is a …

Founded in 2019 in Tonkolili District, Northern Province, we improve socioeconomic conditions for marginalized groups with emphasis on women, youth, and child development—building long-term self-reliance through capacity building and faith-centered service.

Registered & Certified

NASSIT, NRA, MSWGCA, OARG, SLANGO; MoPED registration in progress.

Since 2019

Grassroots impact across Tonkolili District and the Northern Province.

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Our Mission

Bridging the gap between community needs and sustainable development

SEPE is dedicated to bridging the gap between community needs and sustainable development. We develop rural and urban communities through capacity building and active participation of community groups, organizations, and institutions with special emphasis on women, youth, and child development; rigorous programmatic evaluation; and socio-economic …

Our Programs

Focus Areas

Comprehensive programs designed to create lasting change in communities across Sierra Leone

Education

We believe education is the foundation of sustainable development. Our education program focuses on resources, infrastructure, and training to enhance learning outcomes across communities.

Provision of educational materials for school children
Infrastructure support for community schools
Capacity building for teachers

Agriculture

Our agricultural initiatives support sustainable farming practices that enhance food security and provide income opportunities for rural communities.

Support for swamp development and input supply systems
Development of market centres, grain storage, and processing facilities
Food security through improved agricultural practices

Microfinance for Women & School Feeding

Microcredit schemes support income generating activities for women entrepreneurs while interest income supports school feeding and materials in underserved schools.

Microcredit for income generating activities
School feeding programs in non-government supported schools
Business model training for entrepreneurs

Solar Energy Innovation

Promotion of solar energy solutions for rural schools and homes, integrated with microfinance programs to support sustainability.

Solar solutions for rural schools and homes
Computer training integration
Linked to microfinance for sustainability

Health

Working with communities, policy makers, and influential leaders to identify SRH problems and implement appropriate intervention strategies.

SRH education and sensitization activities
Training materials and supervision for civil society
Collaboration with PHU staff and village health committees

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Our Impact

Key Achievements

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Leadership

Meet Our Team

Alfred Richard Turay

Executive Director / Founder

B.Sc. in Accounting and Finance; MBA in Finance; Diploma in Christian Religious Studies. 11+ years in community development. Former Assistant Accountant at CAUSE Canada (2016–2018). …

Rebecca Richard Turay

Director of Programs / Legal Adviser

Law Degree (LLB) and Certificate in Mass Communication, University of Makeni (2026). Extensive experience in human rights and social justice. Former Social Worker with Legal …

Rev. Abraham Tucker

Advisory Board — Deputy Chairman

Governing body responsible for oversight and strategic guidance.

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Updates from the Field

Stories and announcements from SEPE programs across Sierra Leone

Volunteer Recruitment Open for Field Programs

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Ready to make a difference?

Whether you want to partner with us, donate, or learn more about our work, we'd love to hear from you.

Head Office

36 Post Office Road
Magburaka, Tonkolili District, Sierra Leone, West Africa

Phone

+232 99 423 885
+232 79 036 075

Email

sepesl.ngo@gmail.com